Franklin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɹæŋk.lɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Franklin is a noun meaning (historical) A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking at the bottom of the gentry.
Meaning
(historical) A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking at the bottom of the gentry.
Word Forms
- franklins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benjamin, squire, landholder, yeoman, landowner, freeholder.
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